Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, circular. Low relief bird on a rocky shore on obverse; plants and stonmes on reverse; plain surface; rim slightly raised. Carved, engraved, and inlaid design; gold and silver inlays; brown patina; rough rim. Two blade holes; one with copper strip.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since May the 18th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-1/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 60% zinc 10% iron 28% atium 2%